
Karlton T. Clay: Creating Content God And Augusta Can Be Proud Of
Karlton T. Clay, Award winning writer/director and CEO of Victory Productions, is on track to becoming the male equivalent to Shonda Rhimes as the writer, creator, director and producer of 8 web series. Although he may not be a household name just yet, Clay is charting a course much like the one Issa Rae blazed before him. The effort he’s putting into creating quality content that is culturally relevant is astounding. Even more impressive is his desire to shine the spotlight on his hometown of Augusta, GA along the way.
A graduate of Davidson Fine Arts in 2004, Clay went on to complete a degree in film and video from Georgia State in 2008. But long before he walked across either of those stages, he was already doing the work. Clay explains, “I always loved to write since I was a kid. I just loved creating characters and telling stories. I used to have my sister and the neighborhood kids act my stuff out all the time.”
However, it wasn’t until Clay was diagnosed with Leukemia at 16 that he actually figured out what he wanted to do with the gifts he’d been blessed with. He recalls, “God gave me the vision for Victory Productions while in my hospital bed.” While, most teenagers were deciding what outfits to wear and what girl to ask to the school dance, Clay was fighting for his life and realizing his purpose simultaneously. “Not only did it strengthen my relationship with God and with my family but my sickness really propelled me to show me how important it is to tell the stories I wanted to tell in a public venue” Clay recalls.
Leukemia free and determined to fulfill the mission God placed upon him, Clay made his directorial debut in the remake of “Speak To My Heart” at the age of 17. That production was followed by “Leukemia and Me” which was the first play he’d written and directed. By the time he entered college, he’d garnered a wealth of experience that he was looking to build upon. It was during college, through the urging of a friend, that Clay produced his first web series entitled “College Daze” which ended up going on a 5 season, 60 episodes run.
From his first production at the age of 16 until now, Clay’s mission has remained the same. “I want to stimulate conversation.” Through engaging and thought provoking content, he’s become “a vehicle for people who don’t have a voice” with each story he tells while providing opportunity to up and coming actors and actresses. He beams, “A lot of people are getting other roles after participating.” Victory Productions is providing opportunities for thespians not only in Georgia, New York and North Carolina but internationally as well. An upcoming production, “Blind Fury” is currently filming in South Korea.
No matter how far his career takes him, he’s adamant that his base will always be in Augusta, GA. According to Clay, “This is where my roots developed in the arts. I want to continue to grow and develop the arts here in my hometown. Sometimes you have to go out and learn things but I think its important that you bring back home what you learn and that’s what I want to do.” His dedication to his hometown has not gone unnoticed. Recently, Clay was named one of the “Top 10 Young Professionals to Watch” in Augusta.
Clay is excited about the forthcoming premier of Bondage in August, which he partnered with Nelson J Davis of Film Architectz to produce, as well as the upcoming seasons of Lovers Lane, EX-Factor and BrothAhood. All of which can be found on the Victory Productions youtube channel. Next year, fans of Clay’s work can look forward to the long awaited release of his first feature film as well as his return to stage play productions.
Ultimately, Clay aspires to have his own network much like The OWN Network created by Oprah Winfrey whom serves as an inspiration for the Augusta grown talent. “Her starting OWN inspired me to think beyond just producing content for somebody else.” After all, providing meaningful content is simply “what I’ve been put on this earth to do.”
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15 Comments
Sian
This is a great and worthy spotlight feature. I’m gonna keep my eye out for this guy. I love his mission and as someone who’s also had cancer, I understand how it can fundamentally change your focus.
Kimberly Albritton
I pray that you are now cancer free Sian! Thanks for reading. He is absolutely one to watch.
lindsaybakerco
thanks for sharing!
Kimberly Albritton
Thanks for reading.
shaunacoleman79
I like the dedication to home town and absolutely love Shonda Rhimes! I can’t wait to see whats coming!
Kimberly Albritton
He’s all about making Augusta a mainstay in everything he does. I’m a HUGE Shonda Rhimes fan as well. She is an absolute genius!
Mae
He seems inspirational. I love it when inspiring people are highlighted and when their story is told. He is such a strong man to overcome cancer.
Mae | http://www.thegospelofbeauty.org
Kimberly Albritton
Thanks for reading and commenting! He has a very solid foundation in Christ and a tremendous vision for his life. It was a pleasure interviewing him.
Daneen Rogers
Wow he has achieved SO much–how inspirational. And I have to keep my eye out for Bondage, that sounds cool!
Kimberly Albritton
Now you see why I call him the male equivalent to Shonda Rhimes, right? Amazing story.
Yayra
This is so inspiring. I’ll be sharing this. Keep it up..
Kimberly Albritton
Thank you!
Heidi
What a great story and I wish him success! I will definitely check it out.
Kimberly Albritton
Thanks for reading! He really does have an amazing story of faith and triumph.
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